Pistorius' former lover Jenna Edkins (pictured second from the right) has come back into the athlete's life at his darkest hour to support him in the South African court - even clutching his arm as he was led to the cells

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In a series of posts, the young woman wrote: "People must stop jumping on the bandwagon with such hurtful allegations. Os is the loving, amazing inspirational person we know him to be.."

She also wrote: "You have all my familys love and support #loveandsupportoscar" before writing: "All I am saying is let him speak, let his side be heard without jumping to conclusions.. Love and thoughts to Reevas famiy (sic)".

In a final post written on February 15 2013, she wrote: "I would just like to say, I have dated Oscar on off for 5 YEARS, NOT ONCE has he EVER lifted a finger to me, made me fear for my life.."

The affection and loyalty appeared to be mutual with Pistorius calling Jenna "delightful" and "sweet-natured" in his autobiography, Blade Runner.

The couple are now said to be back together.

Pistorius was sentenced to six years prison for murdering Reeva Steenkamp in the early hours of Valentine's Day three years ago but could be out in just three years as he will be eligible for parole after completing half his sentence.

Steenkamp family lawyer Dup De Bruyn suggested there would be no push for an appeal against the lowly sentence saying: "The law has run its course, nothing will bring Reeva back."